This is an excerpt from an article by 'Jiubian', a prominent Chinese commentator with millions of followers. His perspective on China's tariff situation may represent the views of many Chinese citizens. I've translated it into English to share with friends abroad - perhaps it will offer some different food for thought.
A "Profitable Fool" thrives by embracing simplicity: avoid speculative foresight, accept losses as costs, prioritize outcomes over ego, act sparingly, focus on one goal, shun volatility, and seek undervalued opportunities. Profit stems from patience, humility, and exploiting others’ overconfidence—eschewing complexity for steady, long-term gains.